Political Quotes

On the recordJune 20, 1905
We want to see the individual American a decent man, but nothing but a decent man.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Graduating Exercises of Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts

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